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Full Text | Chuck says sorry for ‘insensitive behaviour’ during debate on sexual harassment

Facing strong public backlash, Justice Minister Delroy Chuck has issued an apology and is asking for forgiveness over his actions at a parliamentary committee meeting discussing proposed sexual harassment legislation. Chuck has been heavily...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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